Irene Ugbo
27 Feb
Tech and gadget dealers in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, yesterday staged a protest over losses exceeding N700 million due to relentless burglary attacks over the past three months.
16 Jan
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Mathias Amunde, the son of the deceased, and Emmanuel Oruru, in connection with the brutal murder of Mrs Justina Amunde in Obudu Local Council of Cross River State.
2 Aug 2024
A cocoa farmer in Etung Local Council of Cross River State, Mr Mbu Liku, has raised the alarm over the alleged sudden disappearance of his worker, Mike. Liku operates within the Agbokim Waterfalls community and the Abonita government-owned cocoa estate. According to him, 24-year-old Mike was reportedly missing after a group of men, who claimed…
2 Apr 2024
The nine students who were kidnapped along the East-West Road in Ughelli, Delta State have regained their freedom. “All nine of the victims have regained their freedom pls," Delta State Police Command spokesperson, Bright Edafe, confirmed the release of the students in a post on X The students were said to be travelling in a…
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Rep. Okunjimi Odimayo, Member, House of Representatives for Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, has secured federal employment for no fewer than 10 constituents. Odimayo made this known in a statement by his media aide, Mr Victor Adedeji, which was made available to journalists, on Monday in Okitipupa. The lawmaker said that the beneficiaries, drawn from various communities…
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Mr. Mba Ukweni, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in Cross River, has warned the APC-led government in the state against being over-presumptuous. Ukweni made the call on Monday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He was reacting to claims by Gov. Bassey Otu’s…
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The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested one Victor Okon, 42, for the alleged gruesome murder of his wife Mrs Victoria Okoh, 38, at their residence in Oron. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Uyo on Monday. John said that the operatives…
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Dr. Abdulwahab Oyedokun, the Director of Legal Services, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday, told the National Industrial Court that the dismissal of Mr. Yisa Usman, a deputy director in the board, followed due process. Oyedokun told Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae while being cross examined by Usman’s lawyer, Mallam Mohammed Shuaibu, in a suit…
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Ex-member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Samuel Onuigbo has urged the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to focus more on provision of railroads, education and agriculture. Onuigbo, who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South federal constituency said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. He said that railroads were critical…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it would begin sales of Direct Entry forms to candidates seeking direct entry admissions into higher institutions on Wednesday, March 12. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by the board’s Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja on…
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The Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Mr. Dennis Guwor, has applauded the role of Committee Clerks in the administration of the legislation. The speaker, who was represented by Deputy Speaker, Mr. Arthur Akpowowo said this while declaring open the two-day workshop organised by the State Assembly for Committee clerks on Monday in Asaba.…
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Dr. Gabriel Adakole, a public health expert, has called for a coordinated approach to tackle the crises of malnutrition and tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, warning that these issues jeopardise millions of children’s health. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, Adakole emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has intensified its Lagos State School Traffic Safety Advocacy Programme (LSTSAP) for schoolchildren across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, announced this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. The statement was signed by Mr. Taofiq Adebayo, Director of the Public…
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An Enugu-based drug use prevention group, the Busaosawo Foundation, has cautioned youths in the state to avoid drug abuse in the interest of their mental health. The Founder, Mr. Busaosawo Bisong, made the caution at a one-day drug abuse prevention summit for students in Enugu on Monday. Bisong said that a variety of hard drugs…